Karlin-Stolin is a Hasidic dynasty originating with Rebbe Aaron ben Jacob of Karlin in present day Belarus, and later expanded to nearby Stolin. It was one of the first centers of Hasidism to be established in Lithuania, and many Lithuanian Hasidic groups are its offshoots. After many of its followers were murdered by Nazi Germany in the Holocaust, the dynasty continued to exist with followers in Israel, the United States, Russia, England, Canada and Ukraine.
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Classification
Kind of order ApostolateContemplative or Monastic Prayer 1 Who may join Who may joinHereditary or Lineage-Based 2 Organisation
OrdinationHereditary Tzaddik Succession 1 Practice
Liturgical Language Liturgical Language Belief
Defining Doctrinal PositionHasidic Devekut / Tzaddik Veneration 1 Status
Status TodayLiving tradition, practised today 2 Connections
Belongs to Tradition
Governed By Polity
Source Jewish Virtual Library: Orthodox Judaism: Hasidism
Originated In
Source Karlin-Stolin (Wikipedia)
Rooted In
Uses Liturgical Language
Sources
1. Islamic Mysticism: A Short History
Alexander Knysh, Brill
2. Wikipedia: Karlin-Stolin
WikipediaIntroduction, kind of orderQuote, Introduction, kind of order
Karlin-Stolin is a Hasidic dynasty, originating with Rebbe Aaron ben Jacob of Karlin in present-day Belarus, and later expanded to nearby Stolin.
Karlin-Stolin (Wikipedia)
Originated In: Belarus, LeadQuote, Originated In: Belarus, Lead
originating with Rebbe Aaron ben Jacob of Karlin in present-day Belarus
Jewish Virtual Library: Orthodox Judaism: Hasidism
Jewish Virtual LibraryGoverned By Polity: Guru Lineage Polity, Hasidism articleQuote, Governed By Polity: Guru Lineage Polity, Hasidism article
Today, Hasidim are differentiated from other Orthodox Jews by their devotion to a dynastic leader (referred to as a "Rebbe"), their wearing of distinctive clothing and a greater than average study of the inner aspects of Torah.
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